Ginger may prevent diabetic kidney damage - animal study
Ginger could help protect against kidney damage, a condition said to threaten one in three diabetics, if the results of an animal study published in Food Chemistry are also seen in humans.
Archives for March 10, 2006
Chr. Hansen develops culture for Indian yogurt
Chr. Hansen has developed a new dairy culture specifically designed for making dahi - a traditional ethnic yoghurt consumed in India.
Red cabbage could cut Alzehimer's risk
In a new study red cabbage was seen to reduce the build-up of certain plaques in the brain that could cause Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia that costs the UK an estimated £15 billion (€ 22 billion) every year.
UK regulator approves colour-coded nutritional labelling
Over manufacturer's objections the UK's food regulator yesterday approved a colour-coded nutritional labelling scheme for products.
BioGaia signs Forest for UK & Ireland Reuteri distribution
BioGaia's patented Reuteri drops are set to start making an appearance in pharmacies and drug stores in Great Britain and Ireland this year, through a newly announced exclusive license agreement with Forest Laboratories UK.